Tax Specialist at Ericsson Nigeria

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tax Specialist

Req ID: 280210
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Summary

We are now looking for a Tax Specialist to provide high quality in tax accounting and reporting, provide tax reporting in compliance with internal and external requirements, support mitigation of tax risks, and to provide tax advice for Ericsson entities in Africa.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality tax accounting and reporting
Provide tax reporting in compliance with internal and external requirements
Support mitigation of tax risks
Provide tax advice

Key Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance and/or Tax Law or equivalent.
Extensive experience in local and international tax legislation
Knowledge in GAAP (i.e. local GAAP, IFRS and group directives)
Knowledge and understanding of financial systems
Accounting and reporting skills
Financial Analysis skills
Financial Model knowledge
Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
Working with people
Adapting and responding to change
Relating and networking
Additional Requirements:
Over 3 years experience in tax compliance and reporting.